Quartz-Feldpsar-Laterite, Occurrence, Distribution & Quantification: Exploration and Development of Mineral Resources in Kamareddy District, Telangana State, India

Kamareddy is a new district in Telangana State, carved from the erstwhile Nizamabad district on 11-10-2016. The reported mineral occurrences in Kamareddy District as per GSI (Geological Survey of India) are Quartz, Feldspar, Laterite, Iron Ore, Clays and Manganese Ore. Although the above mineral occurrences are reported from Kamareddy District as per Geological Survey of India, the economically exploitable minerals are Quartz, Feldspar and Laterite, as can be seen from the existing leases/working mines in Kamareddy district. As per the information gathered from the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Kamareddy, there are about 11 working mines of Quartz, Feldspar and Laterite in various mandals in Kamareddy district. Apart from the above working mines, there are numerous quarry lease/mining lease applications, for Quartz, Feldspar and Laterite minerals, indicating a huge demand for Quartz, Feldspar and Laterite Minerals from Kamareddy Region.